Malawi receives 20,000 metric tons of maize from Tanzania

By Twink Jones Gadama

The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) has introduced the arrival of 20,000 metric tons of maize from Tanzania.

The first consignment of 9,400 metric tons is predicted to reach within the nation.

According to George Macheka, Director of the NFRA, the maize importation is geared toward addressing the present meals scarcity within the nation. “We are working to distribute the maize to all parts of the country,” Macheka stated.

The NFRA plans to import an extra 50 million metric tons of maize from different international locations to complement the native manufacturing.

Rev. Moses Chimphepo, Chairperson of the Civil Society Agriculture Network, stated the importation of maize would assist deal with the meals scarcity. “Many households are struggling to access maize, and this importation will help increase the availability of the staple food,” Chimphepo stated.

Malawi is presently experiencing a extreme meals scarcity, which has been exacerbated by drought, floods, and different climate-related disasters.

According to a report by the Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee (MVAC), roughly 5.7 million individuals are going through meals insecurity.

The authorities has been working to handle the meals scarcity via varied interventions, together with the importation of maize and the distribution of reduction meals to weak households.

The NFRA’s maize importation is a part of the federal government’s efforts to handle the meals scarcity.

The company is working to distribute the maize to all elements of the nation.